Acupuncture Graduates Making a Life

Since most of our students already have work experience when they come to school here, they are looking for ways to do more than support themselves, they want to keep the life in making a living. They are also looking for meaningful ways to contribute to the well being of others. How do they express their passion once they leave school and return to their communities?

Here is a sampling of what graduates are doing today in the community.

Developing a Sustainable Life
Ayan Rivera (’04) and Liza Pascal (’04) met when they began to study acupuncture at the Swedish Institute. Liza is focusing on acupuncture for women’s health and Ayan is doing an apprenticeship in acupuncture for sports medicine in Colorado.
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Living Beside the River
Trey Casimir (’99) has returned to Lewisburg, PA, the small town where he grew up, to build his practice as an acupuncturist.
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A Sense of Connection
Beverly Hutchinson, L.Ac., ('99) was in the first graduating class of the Acupuncture Program. Her path began when she entered the door of a brownstone in Harlem seeking the help of an acupuncturist for herself.
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Celebrating the Difficult
Describing a typical week in her private practice, Ann Cecil-Sterman reveals the value of the acupuncture meridians that are the signature of Classical Chinese Medicine and at the heart of the Swedish Institute program.
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Following the Unplanned Path
San Francisco turned out to be the best place for alumnus Jon Egan to deepen his skills, work with a master, and connect to the international acupuncture community.  Read more

A Dream Fulfilled in Dekyiling
Graduate Martha Ma fulfilled a long-time dream by traveling to India to volunteer her acupuncture skills for the Tibetan Refugee Health Care Project.  Read more

Classical Approach to Reproductive Health
Clara Chan ('03) and Catherine Parker ('00) discuss their acupuncture practices in our SInews on-line newsletter.
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Extraordinary Pathways Emerge
Amanda Brand (’07) found the study of the Eight Extraordinary Pathways to be a favorite part of the curriculum. As they are part of life’s energetic plan, she trusts they will guide her.   Read more

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